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The Hanford High School Class of
1978 Virtual Reunion
Chapter 9
(May 2003 - August 8, 2003)
- Updated 6-29-08 -
These are the on-going stories of the Hanford High School Class of
1978. To go back and look at the "Archives" just click a chapter below.
To add your story to the site visit the online story
form.
August 2003 - The 25 year reunion came and went.
A good time was had by all who attended. Click here to go to the next
(post-reunion) era.
Tennessee Beach, May 2003
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Subject: Looking forward to the reunion
Date: Tue. Aug 5, 2003
From: Brad Lakritz
I suppose it's time for me to write in again
and update folks on what's happened to me in the past few
years. Like Carolyn, I'll make it a short version.
As you can see, the three little monsters
to your left are my greatest accomplishment. They are, from
top to bottom, Emily, Noah, and Mia. You may recall that Mia
was born just at the time of our 20 year reunion. Look at
her now! She turned five last month. My kids help make life
full and happy.
Five years ago I also started a new job at
a high school here in San Rafael. It's funny now to think
back to all those wild and crazy days at HUHS with all our
friends and teachers.
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angle now and have learned to appreciate even more what
we had in school and all the friends and experiences
HUHS provided for us. It was a very special time.
Of course time continues to go by and,
with the right attitude, I think one can say that today
is a special time too. I look forward to hearing all
about your special life experiences and can't wait to
catch up after all these years.
P.S. That's a self-portrait
I did while driving on the Golden Gate Bridge about
a month ago. Yep, lots of gray hair, eh?
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Subject: The short version
Date: Tue. Aug 5, 2003
From: Carolyn Uno
The short version: I am newly single, have definitely gone through
a few dark & stormy nights lately. Work for myself in publishing.
Passions: Middle Eastern dance & music, the arts, world cultures,
spiritual quests, books, the beach. Current fantasy: to be a surfer!
I'm looking forward to eating chocolate chip ice cream at Superior
Dairy and seeing everyone at the reunion! I'll be at the Irwin Street
Inn starting Friday 8/8; would love to see people before or after
the reunion, if any of my friends are around. E-mail
me!
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Subject: UPDATE.........UPDATE........UPDATE..........
Date: Fri. Aug 1, 2003
From: Terrie Fox
I was granted a three day weekend pass for Ronda
Henshaw from the (you know) hospital, to bring her to our 25th
year class reunion. So get ready cause here she comes!
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Subject: . . . a little scary
Date: Thu. Jul 31, 2003
From: Dana (Grau)
Dodd
It was a dark and windy night . . . and a little
scary, since I haven't talked with anyone from high school in
a long time (except my friend, Carrie Yue). I only moved to Hanford
the summer before my junior year, so I didn't grow up with many
of you and I've moved around many times since graduating in 1978.
I am now back in Hanford after being married for 7 years (now
divorced). I have two kids: a daughter 18, who is a senior at
Hanford High East (yeah!!) this year and a son, 11 who goes to
Jefferson Elem. I'm looking forward to the 25 year reunion, but
don't remember alot of people, so be kind. I've enjoyed reading
these stories on the internet. And I'm with Darren Matteson....my
oldest child's sport is not on here. She is into barrel racing
and rodeos. My son is into soccer.
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Subject: Got my plane tickets!
Date: Fri. July 11, 2003
From: Rick Snow
It was a dark and windy night . . .Got my plane
tickets and I'm ready to roll. I am looking forward to attending
my 3rd reunion. Even being in the Army I managed to make it to
our 10th and 20th. I retired in June and will attend my middle
son's graduation from Basic Training the week after our reunion.
How time flies. See you all soon.
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Subject: Hey There
Date: Thu. July 10, 2003
From: Chris Knight
Hey everyone, thought I would look up any info on
a 25th class reunion. Thank god for search engines.I am living
up in the Sacramento area now and working for a bank security
equipment company.I have to get to work know did not expect to
find this forum and have spent to much time reading the stories.Will
add more later.
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Subject: See you then
Date: Thu May, 29 2003
From: Victoria Martinez
Revheim
Story: It was a dark and windy night . . .I found myself marrying
a man from Napa, CA. Almost 12 years and 2 children later, I am
still married to him! I work for Kaiser Permanente in Oakland and
volunteer for many of our son's (9 y/o)various activities.
Will share more at the reunion.
See you then.
vmr
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Subject: an old friend . . . urging me to attend
our 25th class reunion . . .
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003
From: Deborah Parmely
It was a dark and windy night . . . when I opened the window
and an email from an old High School friend blew in urging me
to attend our 25th Class Reunion, and here I am writing now!
As a successful entepreneur, Nurse, and mom, I am having the
best decade of my life! I stay active and fit running, cycling,
and more! I ran my first marathon in 1999, and continue to train
and enjoy the outdoors. I live in a remarkably beautiful area
with access to lakes, mountains, trails, skiing (water &
snow) and fun.
I had three boys. My two oldest boys (22 & 19)are grown
and on their own. Sometimes I get to run with them and we "share"
life that way. My youngest is 12 and he and I live together.
Never did I intend on a 10 year spread, but he is such a delight
and very athletic. I am very active in his schooling and life
and feel quite blessed.
If I could go back in time with the accomplishments and the
knowledge I have now.......I would rock the world! Confidence,
Success, and the love of your friends and family can take you
everywhere! I look forward to visiting at the reunion, mostly
because no one really knew me and wont recognize me anyway!
Its a great secret and I have fun with it!
See you all there!
Deborah Parmely, CEO/Owner |
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